Fairness, Representation & Inclusion
Championing Inclusion in Tech: From Awareness to Action
Calling all CHROs, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officers, HR partners, talent and recruiting leaders, product and engineering leaders, designers and researchers, ERG leaders, founders, educators, and community partners.
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Track Overview
This track equips leaders to embed fairness and representation across strategy, operations, engineering and product development. Topics include equitable hiring and promotion, fair compensation, inclusive leadership, accessible and inclusive design, ethical people analytics, AI fairness and bias testing, and practices that strengthen belonging and allyship. Expect practical playbooks and case studies to reduce bias, enhance employee experience, and deliver better products and business results.
Key Takeaways
- Remove bias in hiring, onboarding, and advancement with structured processes
- Improve representation and retention using data-informed talent practices and transparent career paths
- Build inclusive leadership habits and manager toolkits that strengthen belonging and performance
- Design accessible products and research practices that serve a wider customer base
- Operationalize AI fairness with bias testing, human oversight, and ethical data practices
Who Should Attend?
- CHROs and CPOs, People and Culture leaders, HR Business Partners
- Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, and Employer Brand leaders
- People Analytics and Total Rewards teams focused on pay and opportunity equity
- Product, Engineering, Design, and Research leaders building inclusive products
- ERG leaders, mentors, sponsors, and executive champions
- Frontline managers and team leads seeking practical inclusion tools
- Accessibility, Trust and Safety, and Responsible AI teams
Founders and scale-up leaders growing diverse, high-performing teams
Interested in Speaking?
Have you delivered measurable results in fairness, access, inclusion, or representation, improved hiring and retention, closed pay gaps, built accessible products, or advanced AI fairness? Share your story, frameworks, and outcomes so others can move from intent to action. Be a voice in this vital conversation and inspire others to move from intent to action. Apply to speak and share your expertise.
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